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Release 0.7.1

Payload CMS Release: Release 0.7.1

Tag Name: v0.7.1

Release Date: 6/21/2021

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TL;DR

Payload CMS v0.7.1 is a minor patch release that fixes a critical issue with the Babel configuration file. This small but important update ensures that projects using Payload can build and run properly without encountering Babel-related errors.

Highlight of the Release

    • Fixed a critical issue with the Babel configuration file
    • Improved build reliability for Payload CMS projects

Migration Guide

No migration steps are required for this update. Simply upgrade to v0.7.1 to benefit from the Babel configuration fix.

npm install [email protected]
# or
yarn add [email protected]

Upgrade Recommendations

This is a highly recommended upgrade for all users of Payload CMS v0.7.0 as it fixes a critical issue with the Babel configuration file that could prevent proper building and running of Payload projects.

The update is minimal and focused solely on fixing the Babel configuration issue, making it a low-risk upgrade with significant benefits for build stability.

Bug Fixes

Babel Configuration File Error

This release fixes an issue with the Babel configuration file that was causing build errors in Payload CMS projects. The fix ensures that Babel can properly transpile code according to the intended configuration, allowing projects to build and run as expected.

The fix was implemented in commit 3af2554.

New Features

No new features were added in this release as it focuses solely on fixing a bug in the Babel configuration file.

Security Updates

No security fixes were included in this release.

Performance Improvements

No specific performance improvements were included in this release as it was focused on fixing the Babel configuration file error.

Impact Summary

This patch release addresses a specific issue with the Babel configuration file that was causing build errors in Payload CMS projects. While the change is small (only 10 changes across 2 files), its impact is significant as it resolves a critical build-time error that could prevent projects from compiling correctly.

The fix ensures that Payload CMS projects can build and run as expected without encountering Babel-related errors, improving the overall developer experience and build reliability. This is particularly important for continuous integration and deployment workflows where build failures can block releases.

No new features, breaking changes, or performance improvements were included in this release, making it a straightforward and safe upgrade for all users of Payload CMS v0.7.0.

Full Release Notes

0.7.1 (2021-06-21)

Bug Fixes

  • babel config file error (3af2554)

Statistics:

File Changed2
Line Additions8
Line Deletions2
Line Changes10
Total Commits2

User Affected:

  • Can now build and run Payload projects without encountering Babel configuration errors
  • No longer need to implement workarounds for the Babel config issue

Contributors:

DanRibbens